Medical Technologist

HCA Healthcare•Margate, FL

About The Position

HCA Florida Northwest Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist to provide laboratory expertise and support accurate, timely diagnostic testing for patient care. The role involves performing laboratory tests, maintaining records and documentation, completing stat procedures within established turnaround targets, and using sound judgment in interpreting and correlating patient results. The Medical Technologist also supports quality control and specimen handling and may assume department responsibility in the supervisor’s absence.

Requirements

A two-year associate degree is required.
A State of Florida Technologist License is required, or the ability to obtain one during the interview process.
A technologist license in one or more clinical specialty areas is required; listed specialties include Blood Bank, Serology, Chemistry, Hematology, and Microbiology.

Nice To Haves

A four-year bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology is preferred.
At least one year of experience as a Medical Technologist is preferred.
A Generalist technologist license is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform accurate and timely laboratory testing, including analyzing proficiency testing samples according to instructions and within the allowable time frame.
Assume responsibility for the department as appropriate when the supervisor is absent.
Complete required records and documentation pertaining to patient results.
Perform stat procedures within established turnaround time targets.
Use good judgment and independent thinking to correlate and interpret patient results, including performing delta checks.
Review pending logs (OSR) and result logs, resolve outstanding workload, or communicate it to staff relief.
Perform quality control procedures according to protocol.
Handle problem and critical laboratory specimens and test results.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
Paid time off and paid family leave
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flexible spending accounts
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts